Lakeview Christian Life Church practices a form of ?tough love.? When pressed, they?ll show you pages of scripture supporting their actions. The Bible, they say, leaves them no choice but to disassociate with those who have strayed.\r
Make

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primusamore
May 11, 20156Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Lakeview Christian Life Church practices a form of ?tough love.? When pressed, they?ll show you pages of scripture supporting their actions. The Bible, they say, leaves them no choice but to disassociate with those who have strayed.\r
Make

22 years ago, we greeted the James at the airport on their return from their 3-month Sabbatical to England. The whole school, and dozens from the church, gathered around the gate (back when you could do that) and we sang and cheered them

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clarenced1910194137
March 27, 20156Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

22 years ago, we greeted the James at the airport on their return from their 3-month Sabbatical to England. The whole school, and dozens from the church, gathered around the gate (back when you could do that) and we sang and cheered them

This is your quarterly reminder that this church shuns. In the name of serving God, they believe in cutting off their family and friends who stray. \r
There's been a lot of words spilled, but this is what they do. This is why we're

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longagol
March 12, 20156Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

This is your quarterly reminder that this church shuns. In the name of serving God, they believe in cutting off their family and friends who stray. \r
There's been a lot of words spilled, but this is what they do. This is why we're

Vanilla demagoguery run by the founding apostle's sons ( who are apostles in their own right)! A wonderful place to lose your family, faith, and first love. Bring money and false humility! We have a giving unit number...er.er.er, place for

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michaell1028614210
February 19, 20156Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Vanilla demagoguery run by the founding apostle's sons ( who are apostles in their own right)! A wonderful place to lose your family, faith, and first love. Bring money and false humility! We have a giving unit number...er.er.er, place for

How Do You End Up Shunning? A Spiral in 10 Easy Steps\r
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1. Commit to the group. Do it completely. Church on Sunday, Sunday night, Home Meeting Wednesday, Kids in the school, Youth Group Friday nights, MTS when it's offered, Christian

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shun101
January 30, 20156Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

How Do You End Up Shunning? A Spiral in 10 Easy Steps\r
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1. Commit to the group. Do it completely. Church on Sunday, Sunday night, Home Meeting Wednesday, Kids in the school, Youth Group Friday nights, MTS when it's offered, Christian

7 billion people living on the hardened crust of the earth, formed by God. \r
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500 fortunate people heard about Lakeview, enrolled in the Christian Life Class and became members.\r
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250 people remain, looking through rose colored

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amishoutlaw
January 27, 20156Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

7 billion people living on the hardened crust of the earth, formed by God. \r
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500 fortunate people heard about Lakeview, enrolled in the Christian Life Class and became members.\r
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250 people remain, looking through rose colored

You know what? Enough. Stop playing games. This is real. That's your real son you haven't spoken to in 3 years. That's your real daughter you kicked out of your house. Those are your real parents you don't speak to because somebody told

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sayfinneyg
January 27, 20156Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

You know what? Enough. Stop playing games. This is real. That's your real son you haven't spoken to in 3 years. That's your real daughter you kicked out of your house. Those are your real parents you don't speak to because somebody told

Would you marry this person?\r
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- They control what you wear and how you present yourself\r
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- They tell you who you can and cannot hang out with\r
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- They control what you read, watch and listen to\r
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- They control your finances

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miguelc1617653560
January 19, 20156Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Would you marry this person?\r
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- They control what you wear and how you present yourself\r
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- They tell you who you can and cannot hang out with\r
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- They control what you read, watch and listen to\r
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- They control your finances

Beenther e. , you are totally right! I make your words my words! Every word, every thought, everything. This place is a cult - you know the wolf pretending to be a lamb? Exactly that!\r
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They DESTROY families around the globe. They have

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biab643974234
January 08, 20156Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Beenther e. , you are totally right! I make your words my words! Every word, every thought, everything. This place is a cult - you know the wolf pretending to be a lamb? Exactly that!\r
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They DESTROY families around the globe. They have

Grateful C-\r
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"For those who have been unfortunate enough to have read any of the curiously negative reviews that some non-members have posted on this website...."\r
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Yes, thank the Lord that I am now a "non-member" - but I "was" a

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itsfallingapart
December 04, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Grateful C-\r
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"For those who have been unfortunate enough to have read any of the curiously negative reviews that some non-members have posted on this website...."\r
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Yes, thank the Lord that I am now a "non-member" - but I "was" a

Matthew 12: 33-35\r
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A Tree Recognized by its Fruit\r
33"Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit. 34"You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak

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namel
November 10, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Matthew 12: 33-35\r
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A Tree Recognized by its Fruit\r
33"Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit. 34"You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak

At it again. Well, I have to say you are persistent. I wonder If I could get the latest person who had the sense to leave your fold to talk about the experience since it is fresh for them. I have nothing but compassion for them and as

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KevinF
October 31, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

At it again. Well, I have to say you are persistent. I wonder If I could get the latest person who had the sense to leave your fold to talk about the experience since it is fresh for them. I have nothing but compassion for them and as

I would recommend this church to everyone, and I have the basis to make this statement as a long-standing member of the church. The presence of God is here, the preaching is sound, the people demonstrate the love of Christ in such a

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ThankYouLCLC
October 29, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

I would recommend this church to everyone, and I have the basis to make this statement as a long-standing member of the church. The presence of God is here, the preaching is sound, the people demonstrate the love of Christ in such a

So much pain. A reading of these reviews reveals a place marred by emotional and spiritual scars. These reviews are not written by a few who are "deceived," or "blind," but rather by many who have been hurt by their involvement with this

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beenthere1548103828
October 21, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

So much pain. A reading of these reviews reveals a place marred by emotional and spiritual scars. These reviews are not written by a few who are "deceived," or "blind," but rather by many who have been hurt by their involvement with this

I am a long-standing and current member of Lakeview Christian Life Church, and I have found that this church has been everything I need as a Christian. The Word of God is preached here with clarity and truth and power. The praise and

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ps576300026
October 19, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

I am a long-standing and current member of Lakeview Christian Life Church, and I have found that this church has been everything I need as a Christian. The Word of God is preached here with clarity and truth and power. The praise and

Fear 4U: AMEN. And leaders, when you preach, pay attention to context: grammatical, historical, and in light of the whole Bible. CONTEXT MATTERS!!!\r
1 Thessalonians 5:22 commands us to Abstain from [Greek: shun] every form of evil.

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25wordsorl
October 04, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Fear 4U: AMEN. And leaders, when you preach, pay attention to context: grammatical, historical, and in light of the whole Bible. CONTEXT MATTERS!!!\r
1 Thessalonians 5:22 commands us to Abstain from [Greek: shun] every form of evil.

Perhaps Ezekiel 13:1-9 says it best:\r
1 Then the word of the LORD came to me saying, 2 Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy from their own inspiration, Listen to the word of the

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ifear4u
October 01, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Perhaps Ezekiel 13:1-9 says it best:\r
1 Then the word of the LORD came to me saying, 2 Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy from their own inspiration, Listen to the word of the

I have often been told that I am older than my years. Even now I feel like I am an old man. When I was in 3rd grade, there was a team of heroes that I loved, even if they weren't human - the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This was back

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prayforuss
August 19, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

I have often been told that I am older than my years. Even now I feel like I am an old man. When I was in 3rd grade, there was a team of heroes that I loved, even if they weren't human - the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This was back

Romans 12:10-11: Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.\r
Zeal for the Lord does not mean uncontrolled exuberance or a passion

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exodus203
August 14, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Romans 12:10-11: Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.\r
Zeal for the Lord does not mean uncontrolled exuberance or a passion

In the mid-1950s, when the United States panic over communism was at its highest and most destructive level, the journalist Murrow beseeched his countrymen to resist fear, reminding them that, We are not descended from fearful

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notrocketscience
July 12, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

In the mid-1950s, when the United States panic over communism was at its highest and most destructive level, the journalist Murrow beseeched his countrymen to resist fear, reminding them that, We are not descended from fearful

Asking questions and especially bringing up outside negative information results in angry denunciations of the sources of that information, rather than any attempt to address the questions it raises. Members, former members, and

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free237795783
July 12, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Asking questions and especially bringing up outside negative information results in angry denunciations of the sources of that information, rather than any attempt to address the questions it raises. Members, former members, and

Right after we quit Lakeview, we talked with a relative, W, who had been quite gracious all through our many years of devotion. A lifelong believer, he didnt reproach us for assuming we had a closer relationship with God than he

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flynnr
July 09, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Right after we quit Lakeview, we talked with a relative, W, who had been quite gracious all through our many years of devotion. A lifelong believer, he didnt reproach us for assuming we had a closer relationship with God than he

Happy Birthday to one of the most loving, gentle spirits...Vickie Flynn...thank you for being a Mother to the a Motherless....My Mom's Birthday was July 1..... I didn't get to hold her and tell her how much I love her because she died 8

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drendac
July 07, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Happy Birthday to one of the most loving, gentle spirits...Vickie Flynn...thank you for being a Mother to the a Motherless....My Mom's Birthday was July 1..... I didn't get to hold her and tell her how much I love her because she died 8

'Stuck'\r
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So you've got big plans to make your mark\r
Dreams that you wish will come true\r
But plans and dreams are frowned upon\r
Whenever you're stuck in Lakeview....\r
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A world outside that needs your help\r
Christ's directive

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stuck897255560
July 06, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

'Stuck'\r
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So you've got big plans to make your mark\r
Dreams that you wish will come true\r
But plans and dreams are frowned upon\r
Whenever you're stuck in Lakeview....\r
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A world outside that needs your help\r
Christ's directive

A few summary thoughts on faith, truth, and obedience: To be succinct, the Object of our faith (much more than the strength of our faith) is what matters in Gods eternal scheme. If our faith resides in anything other than the Biblical

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xyzzx81473164
July 01, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

A few summary thoughts on faith, truth, and obedience: To be succinct, the Object of our faith (much more than the strength of our faith) is what matters in Gods eternal scheme. If our faith resides in anything other than the Biblical

Another year passes. Once again Lakeview has made it through the trinity of awkward holidaysValentines Day, Mothers Day, and Fathers Day. These are the holidays, celebrations of love and family, which most strongly highlight the

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gloriapatri1257104338
June 17, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Another year passes. Once again Lakeview has made it through the trinity of awkward holidaysValentines Day, Mothers Day, and Fathers Day. These are the holidays, celebrations of love and family, which most strongly highlight the

Whoever posted the picture of the Kool-Aid, I could not stop laughing. I hope that people begin to see the light soon, because they are right along the lines of drinking the Kool-Aid. They ask no questions and just continue to follow

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briannat2014005485
June 07, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Whoever posted the picture of the Kool-Aid, I could not stop laughing. I hope that people begin to see the light soon, because they are right along the lines of drinking the Kool-Aid. They ask no questions and just continue to follow

Back in the 60s, this one guy invited a few hundred of his closest friends over for game night. He wrote his own book of rules and convinced them to play along. The game looked a lot like Life, but different. It certainly felt better than

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bestfridayr
June 04, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Back in the 60s, this one guy invited a few hundred of his closest friends over for game night. He wrote his own book of rules and convinced them to play along. The game looked a lot like Life, but different. It certainly felt better than

I was told at my MTS graduation that God wanted to use me, but needed to put blinders on me like a horse being trained until I was ready to follow. \r
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Translation, we want you to follow our leadership blindly and do what we say without

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mcclustersizeme
May 25, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

I was told at my MTS graduation that God wanted to use me, but needed to put blinders on me like a horse being trained until I was ready to follow. \r
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Translation, we want you to follow our leadership blindly and do what we say without

Honestly my opinion of this church is one of sorrow like I honestly feel sorry for the people there being ruled under a dictator. Jesus came to set us free and we are free so no one should be able to hold us captive. Many things they talk

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danielr1188735442
May 24, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Honestly my opinion of this church is one of sorrow like I honestly feel sorry for the people there being ruled under a dictator. Jesus came to set us free and we are free so no one should be able to hold us captive. Many things they talk

The Holy Bible is considered by orthodox Christians to be inspired, inerrant, and infallible. It is the Book through which God speaks to His people. The Bible teaches compellingly that Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and

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pikelznletus
May 21, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

The Holy Bible is considered by orthodox Christians to be inspired, inerrant, and infallible. It is the Book through which God speaks to His people. The Bible teaches compellingly that Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and

Newlife Ts example of Normans quote, these scriptures "superseded all others," is a perfect example of Lakeviews misuse of scripture. Yes, Romans 13:1-3 is Gods Holy Word, and these verses need to be received as suchbut in the

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nutznboltz
May 16, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Newlife Ts example of Normans quote, these scriptures "superseded all others," is a perfect example of Lakeviews misuse of scripture. Yes, Romans 13:1-3 is Gods Holy Word, and these verses need to be received as suchbut in the

If God did not intend for families to remain loyal to each other, be there for each other and love each other, then He would not have created the family unit. Lakeview- you spit in the face of God's creation, the family. Reconsider your

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velocitytimesmass
May 16, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

Re: Are you reviewers actual Christians?

★★★★★

If God did not intend for families to remain loyal to each other, be there for each other and love each other, then He would not have created the family unit. Lakeview- you spit in the face of God's creation, the family. Reconsider your

It comes to this, NewLife T. and friends at Lakeview:\r
Its not about my pastor or your pastor. Its not about me or you. Its about Jesus and the Glory of GodFather, Son, and Holy Spirit.\r
1 John 5:12He who has the Son has the life;

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biblestudent
May 15, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

It comes to this, NewLife T. and friends at Lakeview:\r
Its not about my pastor or your pastor. Its not about me or you. Its about Jesus and the Glory of GodFather, Son, and Holy Spirit.\r
1 John 5:12He who has the Son has the life;

Those who have left Lakeview are considered reprobate by the dwindling number who remain because their authority figures tell them it is so. Consequently, many of our reviews are being re-interpreted to reinforce the leaderships

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savedbyg
May 14, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Those who have left Lakeview are considered reprobate by the dwindling number who remain because their authority figures tell them it is so. Consequently, many of our reviews are being re-interpreted to reinforce the leaderships

Mother's Day remains one of the most difficult days of the year, for both ends of the Lakeview spectrum. Mothers missing children, children missing mothers. A day spent half in celebration, half in mourning. \r
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Mothers Day greetings,

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noanswers
May 11, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Mother's Day remains one of the most difficult days of the year, for both ends of the Lakeview spectrum. Mothers missing children, children missing mothers. A day spent half in celebration, half in mourning. \r
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Mothers Day greetings,

Check out Rhymestone Cowboy's post (below) first...\r
Colossians 2:\r
[NOT EMPTY WORDS, BUT CHRIST]\r
1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not

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callozzieanstu
May 01, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Check out Rhymestone Cowboy's post (below) first...\r
Colossians 2:\r
[NOT EMPTY WORDS, BUT CHRIST]\r
1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not

ENCOURAGING BIBLICAL TRUTH\r
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Of the numerous posts\r
That are written herein,\r
What bothers me most\r
Is the dangerous spin\r
Of the claims that the leaders unquestioning right\r
Is to separate famlies and put folks to

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rhymestonecowboy159617864
May 01, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

ENCOURAGING BIBLICAL TRUTH\r
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Of the numerous posts\r
That are written herein,\r
What bothers me most\r
Is the dangerous spin\r
Of the claims that the leaders unquestioning right\r
Is to separate famlies and put folks to

Yes Steve R and FreeIndeed !.\r
Exclusivity continues, just as when Jesus walked the earth, when Israel said, We have Abraham as our father, and they rejected the Incarnate Word. So it continues at Lakeview, and in ANY CHURCH, that

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savedthrufaith
April 29, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Yes Steve R and FreeIndeed !.\r
Exclusivity continues, just as when Jesus walked the earth, when Israel said, We have Abraham as our father, and they rejected the Incarnate Word. So it continues at Lakeview, and in ANY CHURCH, that

Steve R,\r
Read it the first time you posted it. Exclusiveness is NOT an attribute of being Christian!\r
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I abhor this song! Every time it was sung I would not sing it! It's arrogant and full of false thoughts. In other words...it's

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freeindeed915813244
April 27, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Steve R,\r
Read it the first time you posted it. Exclusiveness is NOT an attribute of being Christian!\r
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I abhor this song! Every time it was sung I would not sing it! It's arrogant and full of false thoughts. In other words...it's

ill eagle, your name inspired my pseudo-name when I thought of the mascot of Lakeview Christian Academy.\r
As I consider the saints in the congregation of Lakeview, I am overwhelmed by a sense of love as I remember the early days when our

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sickl
April 26, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

ill eagle, your name inspired my pseudo-name when I thought of the mascot of Lakeview Christian Academy.\r
As I consider the saints in the congregation of Lakeview, I am overwhelmed by a sense of love as I remember the early days when our

Whats the difference between good works and legalism?\r
GOOD WORKS are simply obeying the commands of scripture BY FAITH (Hebrews 11, Romans 14, and myriads of other references); Its a primary theme of the Bible.\r
LEGALISM is trying

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illeagle1224632921
April 26, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Whats the difference between good works and legalism?\r
GOOD WORKS are simply obeying the commands of scripture BY FAITH (Hebrews 11, Romans 14, and myriads of other references); Its a primary theme of the Bible.\r
LEGALISM is trying

Hes got the Spirit. Hes speaking in tongues!\r
At Lakeview, its almost as if the primary function of the Holy Spirit is merely to enable us to speak in tongues. But the Third Person of the Trinity is so much more! He continually

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betweenyouandme
April 24, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Hes got the Spirit. Hes speaking in tongues!\r
At Lakeview, its almost as if the primary function of the Holy Spirit is merely to enable us to speak in tongues. But the Third Person of the Trinity is so much more! He continually

I have a family member at one of the satellite Churches called Northridge Christian Life Church in North Ridgeville ,this family member has shunned his children and will not even talk to them because they left to go to another Church.No

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karens383754692
April 22, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

I have a family member at one of the satellite Churches called Northridge Christian Life Church in North Ridgeville ,this family member has shunned his children and will not even talk to them because they left to go to another Church.No

You shall have no other gods before Me. Exodus 20:3.\r
Lakeview members, its time to decide: Should my first loyalty be to this self-proclaimed apostle, or to the God of the Bible?\r
I encourage you to find a church that understands

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heavenbound232348369
April 16, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

You shall have no other gods before Me. Exodus 20:3.\r
Lakeview members, its time to decide: Should my first loyalty be to this self-proclaimed apostle, or to the God of the Bible?\r
I encourage you to find a church that understands

We were never supposed to seek out the Holy Spirit as a person to be worshiped. We are told quite clearly that the object of our devotion is Christ, never the Holy Spirit. \r
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It's simultaneously the most subtle and blatant idolatry. How

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normsbanej
April 16, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

We were never supposed to seek out the Holy Spirit as a person to be worshiped. We are told quite clearly that the object of our devotion is Christ, never the Holy Spirit. \r
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It's simultaneously the most subtle and blatant idolatry. How

Lakeview, do you see any parallels below with the shepherds of Ezekiel's day?\r
He who has ears to hear, let him hear the inspired, inerrant, infallible (and "in context") Word of God.\r
Ezekiel 34 \r
[WOE TO SHEPHERDS WHO FEED

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zeke34
April 15, 20146Lakeview Christian Life Church

★★★★★

Lakeview, do you see any parallels below with the shepherds of Ezekiel's day?\r
He who has ears to hear, let him hear the inspired, inerrant, infallible (and "in context") Word of God.\r
Ezekiel 34 \r
[WOE TO SHEPHERDS WHO FEED